Peugeot e-308: What to Expect from the First Electric 308

Peugeot is preparing the first 100% electric version of the 308. It promises to be both more powerful and more autonomous than its siblings from the Stellantis group.

Wednesday, January 12th at 5:30 PM: Linda Jackson appears via videoconference for an informational meeting with the members of the Car of the Year jury. “Since we initially planned to meet in person, we had prepared several exclusive things”, states the Peugeot leader. “But since the internet is never secure or too difficult to secure, we will wait until the health situation allows us to meet to show you these. Nevertheless, we will talk about things that we will not communicate about for several weeks, and that you can use freely in your articles.” Thank you very much…

The Peugeot e-308 and e-308 SW arrive in 2023

First revelation: the future Peugeot electric will not be physically different from the thermal or plug-in hybrid versions. Its suspensions will be lowered for aerodynamic reasons, making it appear slightly more sporty, but it will not feature significant aesthetic modifications, such as a redesigned front or solid wheels. Peugeot nevertheless talks about a “optimized design”, possibly through specific badges or body colors exclusive to this model.

Furthermore, “the electric 308 will arrive in 2023, but that does not mean that other powertrains will disappear”, continues Linda Jackson. “We know very well that by 2030, electric versions will overtake internal combustion engines, but we stay grounded and primarily want to meet market needs.” implying serving those who are still hesitant about electric or who truly need a diesel.

Before seeing a Peugeot e-308 on the road, you’ll have to wait a little longer. While the first prototypes will hit the road in a year, production of series models is scheduled for July 2023. However, the electric version will be available in both sedan and estate SW body styles, which is unprecedented. Currently, the auto market has only one electric estate, offered by the manufacturer MG (the MG5, currently on sale).

More power, less consumption

The Peugeot e-308 will be equipped with an electric motor of 115 kW, or 156 hp, with a torque of 270 Nm. That is 20 hp and 10 Nm more than the current setup offered on Stellantis electric models (Peugeot e-208 and e-2008, Opel Corsa-e and Mokka-e, Citroën ë-C4, DS 3 Crossback E-Tense…). There will be no all-wheel-drive version, meaning it will remain based on a single motor architecture located under the front hood.

Equipped with the same heat pumps and batteries as the current platform (54 kWh version with 50 kWh usable), the e-308 is expected to exceed 400 km of range thanks to a homologated mixed consumption (WLTP) of just 12.5 kWh/100 km. This is a very good score, which Peugeot aims to achieve thanks to advancements in energy management laws. The car will thus go further using the same amount of energy. In terms of recharging, the tri-phase charger will accept a power of 100 kW on fast chargers, and will fully recharge in only five hours at home via an 11 kW wallbox.

With its e-308, Peugeot hopes to attract individuals who drive 40 to 60 km daily, as well as companies with higher average daily mileage. In terms of sales share, the e-308 and e-308 SW should account for 20% of registrations, which is the same as the current hybrid plug-in version.

It is also expected to be sold in countries like Japan, South Korea, or Israel, which are currently almost ignored by the brand.